Division of Genetics and Genomics Research and Innovation

The Division of Genetics and Genomics at Boston Children’s Hospital has discovery and innovation built into its DNA. Our Clinical Genetics Program and research laboratories work closely together to find the underlying causes of inherited disorders and to use this knowledge to provide better care and counseling.

Rapid technological advances in genetics and genomics are allowing our researchers to find extremely subtle mutations—some affecting as few as 10 percent of the body’s cells—and to spot differences in gene activity that may contribute to disease.

These advances are helping us solve patients’ diagnostic mysteries, understand disease biology and find new treatments—sometimes ones that wouldn’t otherwise be considered. Today, it’s truly possible to go from genetic discovery to clinical trial within a decade.